Rice Poha Without Peanuts (Less Oil)
Poha is a popular Indian breakfast dish made with flattened rice flakes, spices, and vegetables. This recipe is suitable for people who are trying to lose weight as it is low in calories, high in fiber, and gluten-free. Additionally, this recipe uses less oil than traditional poha recipes, making it a healthier option. However, people with a nut allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Peanut Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
128 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
21 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Onion Finely Chopped
0.5 small cup (50g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1g)
Cumin seeds
0.25 tsp (1g)
Mustard seeds
0.25 tsp (0.5g)
Common salt
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Olive Oil
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Coriander leaves
1 tsp (5g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Asafoetida
0.25 pinch (0.6g)
Poha (soaked)
1 small cup (100g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Rinse the rice flakes in cold water until they soften. Drain the water and set aside.
In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida. Let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and green chili. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
Add the softened rice flakes and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Sanjay Banerjee
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Priya Kapoor
"Tried making this last night, and Rice Poha Without Peanuts (Less Oil) fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will be making this again very soon."
Juhi Banerjee
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and Rice Poha Without Peanuts (Less Oil) turned out absolute perfection! Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Abhishek Agarwal
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and I loved how light yet filling this Rice Poha Without Peanuts (Less Oil) turned out to be. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will be making this again very soon."